Orlando Bloom to Become Next James Bond?

Kate · 28-07-2004, 09:16

"Lord of the Rings" heartthrob Orlando Bloom could be the next James Bond, after Irish actor Pierce Brosnan retires as 007.
The British actor is in meetings with Bond producers, who are desperate for Bloom to play the ladykilling spy, according to British tabloid the Daily Star.

A Bond source says, "They are pulling out all the stops to get him.

"Orlando would be perfect for the part as he's got the looks, the charm, the accent and the high profile that would make Bond even more popular.

"They want to move away from the traditional image of James Bond -- the older, suave gentleman -- and believe a younger, trendier actor will attract fans."

The actor's spokesman said, "No decision had been made about him taking the role."

Source: Daily Star

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Think there's any truth in it? Personally, I'm very curious to see how Orlando will turn out as the next 007. What do you think?

P.S. For those who don't know, the next (21st) James Bond movie will be the last one with Pierce Brosnan in the lead... he himself confirmed it recently.

spyretto · 28-07-2004, 09:18

So 007 will be a gay icon now? Since when?

PowerPuff Grrl · 29-07-2004, 22:24

I thought it was already decided that Clive Owen would be the next Bond.
Quite frankly I couldn't care less. Of all the icons in popular culture, this is one of the things that just never really stuck with me.

Unplugged · 30-07-2004, 00:42

I've had it with James Bond movies. Enough is enough!

It's always the same thing. And the bondgirls aren't even classy anymore... pfff

goku · 30-07-2004, 03:11

I wouldn't care for Orlando Bloom being 007. I really wonder how he'll pull it off; I don't doubt his talent, or his makeup artists, but some people are Bond, and others are Legolas

There will only be one Bond, Sean Connery

rosh · 30-07-2004, 10:45

my favourite was always roger moore ! i didnt care much for the others.

luxxi · 30-07-2004, 11:24

is all I'm going to say.

TaTu^HeRo · 30-07-2004, 12:22

Actually i love the idea of him being 007, but i don't see how will he match up to Roger Moore's performance

rosh · 30-07-2004, 18:49

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Originally Posted by TaTu^HeRo

Actually i love the idea of him being 007, but i don't see how will he match up to Roger Moore's performance

i dont think he will. orlando seems a bit ... feminine to me ... 007 is all about being macho and masculine and i just get such efiminate vibes from orly bloom

Unplugged · 30-07-2004, 22:01

Roger Moore and Sean Connery were good. The other ones were boring to me.

Kate · 30-07-2004, 22:16

My favorite was/is Pierce Brosnan. I just don't find Sean Connary sexy, and who is Roger Moore?

crni · 30-07-2004, 23:13

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Originally Posted by goku

There will only be one Bond, Sean Connery

i'll say

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Originally Posted by katbeidar

and who is Roger Moore?

damn, kate! he's the original JB

TaTu^HeRo · 31-07-2004, 02:27

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Originally Posted by katbeidar

and who is Roger Moore?

are you sure you watched JB movies?

Kate · 31-07-2004, 02:55

TaTu^HeRo, I only watched the Pierce Brosnan ones... Although, I have seen Sean Connary as Bond once (when my dad rented it), didn't impress me though...

I think, personally, that Orlando will make a different, but sexy Bond.

Pop! · 31-07-2004, 03:08

Wow, I was just reading a post made in another message board about Angelina Jolie becoming a female version of James Bond and then I saw this one about Orlando Bloom. Weird. Anyway, the movie is supposed to be called Jemima Bond...

kishkash · 31-07-2004, 03:29

LMAO!! this is a joke eh. He's cute but in a goofy 'look at me make an ass out of myself' kinda way. Definately doesn't seem suave or overtly manly to me

luxxi · 31-07-2004, 08:28

"Milk. Shaken, not stired."

magicfor · 31-07-2004, 16:08

It's just a joke, right?

ypsidan04 · 31-07-2004, 16:10

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Originally Posted by katbeidar

P.S. For those who don't know, the next (21st) James Bond movie will be the last one with Pierce Brosnan in the lead... he himself confirmed it recently.

What he confirmed is that he's thru. He's NOT DOING the next one. Which is due out in less than 2 years, and that's why they're in such a hurry to find a new one.

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Originally Posted by staringelf

And the bondgirls aren't even classy anymore... pfff

I have to disagree there.

As long as Britney Spears/Jessica Simpson is never in a Bond movie. That'll be a sad day. But I'm hoping for Hilary Duff/Lindsay Lohan/Michelle Trachtenburg in the not too distant future, however.

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Originally Posted by rosh

i dont think he will. orlando seems a bit ... feminine to me ... 007 is all about being macho and masculine and i just get such efiminate vibes from orly bloom

You're right. And that's exactly why they need Hugh Jackman.

spyretto · 01-08-2004, 02:02

They say it's gonna be Eric Bana, the Hector of "Troy". I think it's a better choice than Orlando Bloom but I'm surprised that they chose a non British/Irish to be James Bond. Maybe he can muster a better British accent, being an Aussie

Brosnan has stepped down.